Free Remodeling Estimate Template (2026)
A ready-to-use remodeling estimate template for kitchens, bathrooms, and whole-room renovations. Break the project into demo, trades, and finishes with clear allowances — and make the change-order process a signature, not a phone call.
Sample remodeling estimate
| Line item | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demolition of existing kitchen, incl. debris removal | 1 | job | $1,800.00 | $1,800.00 |
| Install semi-custom cabinets | 12 | linear ft | $450.00 | $5,400.00 |
| Quartz countertop, fabricated & installed | 45 | sq ft | $85.00 | $3,825.00 |
| Rough-in & finish plumbing and electrical | 1 | job | $3,200.00 | $3,200.00 |
| Tile backsplash installation (materials + labor) | 40 | sq ft | $28.00 | $1,120.00 |
| Total | $15,345.00 | |||
Rates shown are sample US market figures for illustration — always price to your own market, license level, and warranty policy.
How to use this template
- Download the CSV and replace the sample lines with your own scope of work.
- Fill in your business details, license number, and payment terms.
- Add an expiration date — prices for materials move, and 30 days is standard.
- Walk the customer through every line on site, then get a signature before you leave.
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Remodeling estimate FAQ
What should a remodeling estimate include?
Room-by-room scope, demolition and disposal, allowances for customer-selected finishes (cabinets, counters, tile), trade work broken out, permit costs, a payment schedule tied to milestones, a timeline with start date, and a signature line. Allowances are where remodel budgets explode — define the dollar amount and what happens when selections exceed it.
How should I handle change orders on a remodel?
Never do verbal changes. Price the change, write it up, and get a fresh signature before the work happens — on a phone it takes two minutes. Every 'while you're at it' that skips this step comes back as a dispute at final payment. QuoteSeal makes the new signature a two-minute task on site.
What deposit should a remodeler collect?
Follow your state's rules — several states cap deposits (California, for example, limits them to $1,000 or 10%). Beyond compliance, tie payments to milestones: demo complete, rough-in passed, cabinets set. A signed payment schedule protects your cash flow and reassures the customer at the same time.